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Part of Adaptive Abilities success is its ability to provide a unique array of disability products and disability services to all its customers. While Adaptive Abilities aims to be your one-stop shopping center for disability products, aids for daily living, office ergonomics as well as industry safety solutions we also understand that quite often there is an equal need for support services, funding assistances, educational backing, government services and much, much more. Untangling this information can some times be difficult and very often is the only thing that stands between you and your abilities for a greater independence..
Whether you're looking for disability services, funding agencies, or even government support programs, for yourself or someone else, have questions about disability products or disability services, you've come to the right place. Our disability resources and links can help you find relevant information on disability products and disability services, quickly and effectively.
If you are aware of any additional resources please forward it to our customer service department and we will consider adding it to the site.
Disability Services - Related Funding Opportunities:
Government Resources - Disability-Related Agencies
Agency for Health Care Policy and Research (AHCPR) - Funding Opportunities
A part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, AHCPR is the lead agency charged with supporting research designed to improve the quality of health care, reduce its cost, and broaden access to essential services. This page links to information about AHCPR funding opportunities, grant announcements, policy notices, and research training grants.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) - Funding Opportunities
The CDC is the lead federal agency for protecting and promoting the health and safety of Americans. This page includes CDC notices and public comment, grants and cooperative agreements, and RFP solicitations.
Catalog of Federal Domestic Assistance (CFDA)
The CFDA is a searchable, comprehensive listing of all Federal government programs that give out grants, contracts, or other forms of assistance.
Canada Services - Persons With Disabilities Online
A site where persons with disabilities, their family members, caregivers and service providers can access a full range of information on disability-related programs and services in Canada.
Canadian Mental Health Association
Your Education - Your Future; Funding your education. A good resource on all funding sources for students with disabilities is available in an online financial aid directory provided by NEADS.
Department of Education - Grants and Contract Information
The place to go for information on grant and other programs at the Department. Includes Federal Register announcements, U.S. Department of Education announcements, contracts information, Commerce Business Daily notices on departmental RFPs, links to other federal Internet sites on grant and contract activities, and more.
Department of Labor - ETA DisAbility Online
Sponsors grant programs that "further career and competitive employment goals of individuals with disabilities and/or support integration of One-Stop Center system."
Department of Education, Office of Special Education and Rehabilitative Services (OSERS), Office of Special Education Programs (OSEP) - Grants and Contracts Competitions
OSEP's current grant opportunities and corresponding application packages.
Federal Register Online via GPO Access
Announcements inviting applications for Federal grant programs appear every day in the Federal Register. Search the Federal Register Online for announcements in current or back issues of the Register, or use the "browse" link to check the Table of Contents of today's or previous issues.
National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHHD) - Funding Opportunities
The Institute's research-oriented requests for applications, program announcements, notices, contract opportunities, and requests for proposals.
National Institutes of Health (NIH) - Grants & Contracts
Information about grant and contract opportunities from NIH.
National Educational Association of Disabled Students - Canada
The National Educational Association of Disabled Students is a consumer organization, with a mandate to encourage the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities.
National Institute on Deafness and Other Communication Disorders (NIDCD) - Research Funding
Information about grant and contract opportunities from NIDCD.
Sports Canada - Canadian Hertiage
Guidelines for National Sport Organizations and Sport. Funding sources for all positions (eg, Sport Canada contributions, National Sport, etc.) Support for high performance coaches of athletes with disabilities and more.
Foundations and Other Private Grant Resources
To help you, please note that there are thousands of foundations and private grant resources to help you help yourself. Here is just a handful of suggestions to get you started.
Adobe Philanthropy Council
We support nonprofit organizations that service disadvantaged youth, the homeless, people with disabilities, minorities, the elderly, and victims of abuse; provide disaster relief, medical and hospice care, and meal service; provide education and literacy programs; support human rights; support the arts; protect the environment; and support animal rights.
AT & T Foundation
AT&T supports a variety of comprehensive programs through direct grants and employee-directed contributions. We want our grants to serve as enablers in helping organizations fulfill their missions and expand their services into the community.
Ethel Louise Armstrong Foundation
Located in Altadena, CA, the Ethel Louise Armstrong (ELA) Foundation was established in 1994. The organization "supports the work of organizations in advocacy, education, leadership development, mentoring, the arts for people with disabilities. . .,supports the work of organizations that are led by or support the work of women and girls with disabilities, and encourages distinctive projects that make a substantial difference."
FindIt.Org - Online Resources & Online Foundations
A handy hypertext list of starting points and individual foundations.
Foundations & Grantmakers Directory
An alphabetic list of links to foundations and grantmakers from the Northern California Community Foundation.
FundsNet Services Online
This very comprehensive, privately-owned web site was created to provide nonprofit organizations, colleges and universities with information on financial resources available on the Internet. It is packed with information and links to funding resources and grants. Bear with the advertisements; the site is worth it.
LINCS-reviewed Resources for Grants/Funding
LINCS is a gateway to education and literacy resources on the Internet. Its site includes this excellent, up-to-date list of upcoming grants, many of which may be of interest to the disability organizations. The grants are arranged chronologically (by due date) and link to additional information about them.
Mitsubishi Electric America Foundation
The mission of the MEA Foundation is to contribute to a better world for us all by helping young people with disabilities, through technology, to maximize their potential and participation in society.
NEC Foundation of America
NEC Foundation of America makes cash grants to nonprofit organizations and programs with national reach and impact in one or both of the following arenas: science and technology education, principally at the secondary level, and/or the application of technology to assist people with disabilities.
The Foundation Center
This extensive site includes the Philanthropy News Digest, information and links for grantmakers, an online library chock full of resources for grantseekers (including a "foundation finder" and an "online librarian"), and much more. Parts of this site are fee-based.
Toby Wells Foundation
We are focused on building a brighter future for youth, persons with disabilities and animals.
Verizon Foundation
Specifically the Foundation concentrates its funding in the areas of literacy, digital divide, women and economic development, people with disabilities, education/scholarships, and community development.
Disability Services - Related Services for Kids & Parents:
Ability OnLine Support Network
Ability OnLine "is a friendly and safe computer friendship network where children and youth with disabilities or chronic illnesses connect to each other as well as to their friends, family members, caregivers and supporters." New users must register, after which they receive their own e-mail address and can connect with one another through e-mail or live chats. There are separate areas reflecting a wide variety of topics and age-specific interests, as well as areas for caregivers and healthcare professionals. The registration process, which requires real names and addresses (a keyword is sent to registrants by postal mail) is unwieldy but helps to ensure security. The site claims that online volunteers monitor the public content 24 hours a day.
Cerebral Palsy
Cerebral Palsy source is here to providing information and news on cerebral palsy and other birth related injuries.
Child Health on Brundage Central
Articles, Links, and Products related to Child Health. Searchable database. Join for a free account
Children with Diabetes - Children's Corner
Learn how to cope with diabetes, how to make blood tests and shots as easy as possible, where to find camps or scholarships, how to join the kids and teens mailing lists, and more, in this section of the Children with Diabetes web site.
Disability Central & Active Teen
Previously listed on this page as Active Teen, this website now includes a "general" disability section as well as an "editorial area by teens for teens, including the e-zine for disabled teens, Beyond All Barriers!" The latter includes articles, interviews, etc., some of general interest and some specifically geared to teens. There are also chat rooms and message boards. While we found the site confusing to navigate and the features of mixed quality, this is one of a relatively few decent sites specifically for young adults. Teens that are willing to spend the time here will find articles and interactive opportunities that are really oriented towards them, such as dating, scholarships, and recreation.
Family Village
When we first reviewed Family Village, a virtual village of links and support for parents of children with disabilities, we called it the best site of its kind, and gave it our first red star. The extensive site includes a "library" with general and disability-specific subject links, message boards, chat groups, a shopping mall, and more.
Family Voices
Family Voices is "a national, grassroots clearinghouse for information and education concerning the health care of children with special health needs." Its web site includes a bimonthly newsletter and weekly news update, as well as information about the organization and its publications.
Institute for Child Health Policy
The Institute focuses on children in managed care with special a emphasis on children with special health care needs. Its web site offers a wealth of information about policy/program development, health services research and evaluation programs.
LD OnLine's KidZone
This section of LD OnLine features an art gallery and kids' magazine, as well as things to read, hear, and do.
KidsHealth
Sponsored by nonprofit Nemours Foundation, this extensive website features separate sections for parents, kids and teens. The parents' section has thousands of easy-to-find, health-related articles; though not specifically geared to parents of children with disabilities, it includes many good articles about specific conditions. The upbeat kids and teens sections likewise include information about specific disabilities and chronic illnesses as well as information that will interest all young people.
National Fathers' Network
"Dedicated to providing support and resources for fathers and families of children with special needs," this site is packed with information by and for fathers of children with disabilities (including articles in Spanish), photos, a special section for providers, and much more.
National Information Center for Children and Youth with Disabilities (NICHCY)
NICHCY is the national information and referral center that provides information on disabilities and disability-related issues for families, educators, and other professionals. NICHCY's web site features its excellent fact sheets, resource guides and other publications about specific disabilities and disability-related issues. Many of the publications are available in Spanish.
National Parent Network on Disabilities (NPND)
Information, legislation, advocacy, and more. This website is especially valuable for its current information and links relating to "hot issues" and legislation affecting children with disabilities.
Our Kids
The home page of a wonderful online support group for parents, caregivers and others who are working with children with physical and/or mental disabilities and delays. The site includes subscription information and archives, members' home pages, links, resources, reading lists, and more.
Orbit Medical - Wheelchairs & Wheel Chair Parts
We offer wheel chairs of different varieties, brands and also help you with the purchase of related disability products.
Parents Helping Parents, Inc.
The web site of this family resource center includes an extensive, easy-to-search database of national organizations involved with children with disabilities.
WOW Online!
The web site of Winners On Wheels (WOW), a non-profit social and recreational program for children who use wheelchairs. Provides information about basic internet surfing skills, offers youngsters an opportunity see their creative genius displayed, and provides e-mail based pen-pal connections.
Disability Services - Related Educational Services
AHEAD (Association on Higher Education and Disability)
AHEAD is a professional organization founded "to address the need and concern for upgrading the quality of services and support available to persons with disabilities in higher education." Its web site includes information about membership, conferences, publications, legal information (including relevant court decisions and OCR findings), job information, and related resources.
Distance Education and Training Council (DETC)
The DETC is a nonprofit educational association that "serves as a clearinghouse of information about the distance study/correspondence field and sponsors a nationally recognized accrediting agency called the Accrediting Commission of the Distance Education and Training Council." Its member institutions offer more than 500 different academic, vocational, and avocational courses by mail or by telecommunications. Its web site includes a directory of accredited institutions, an index to subjects taught, and a guide to degree programs, as well as extensive information about distance education and distance educatioin resources.
Division for Early Childhood (DEC) of the Council for Exceptional Children
Dedicated to promoting policies and practices that support families and enhance the optimal development of children from birth through age eight, this professional organization's web site offers position statements and policies, governmental information and children action network alerts, listservs, links, and related material.
Long-Term Outcomes of Early Childhood Programs
An excellent series of articles from The Future of Children.
National Center for the Study of Post-secondary Educational Supports
Based at the University of Hawaii's Center on Disability Studies, this Rehabilitation Research and Training Center (RRTC) studies the nature and range of supports and postsecondary programs, the contribution of technological advances and their impact, the effectiveness of supports as measured against outcomes, and how educational supports carry over to employment. Most of the web site is about the RRTC itself, although researchers can find some good articles about postsecondary educational supports in the "Products" section.
National Home Education Network
This organization assists state and local homeschooling groups and individuals. Look here for good information about homeschooling support groups, new homeschoolers, military homeschoolers, high school and beyond, legislation, events, and news.
National Home Education Research Institute (NHERI)
NHERI produces statistics, research, and technical reports on home education, and serves as a clearinghouse of research for home educators, researchers, and policy makers.
NEADS (National Educational Association of Disabled Students
NEADS is a Canadian-based consumer organization with a mandate to "encourage the self-empowerment of post-secondary students with disabilities." Its web site includes information about the organization, resources for students with disabilities in Canada, and related items.
United States Distance Learning Association
This association and its web site are geared primarily for professionals in the distance learning field. The "Links to Programs" page is still under development.
Zero to Three
This national, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing the healthy development of babies and young children offers a wealth of information about child development for parents and professionals.
Disability Services - Related Services for Active Living
Active Living Coalition for Older Adults
The Active Living Coalition for Older Adults (ALCOA) strives to promote a society where all older Canadians are leading active lifestyles that contribute to their overall well-being.
Active Living Alliance for Canadians
The Active Living Alliance for Canadians with a Disability (ALACD) promotes, supports and enables Canadians with disabilities to lead active, healthy lives. We provide nationally coordinated leadership, support, encouragement, promotion and information that facilitates healthy, active living opportunities for Canadians of all abilities across all settings and environments.
Center for Research on Women with Disabilities (CROWD)
Based at Baylor College of Medicine, CROWD is a research center that focuses on issues related to health, aging, civil rights, abuse, and independent living. CROWD researchers develop and evaluate models for interventions to address specific problems affecting women with disabilities. Its web site is packed with information about research relating to the "National Study of Women with Physical Disabilities," access to health care by women with disabilities, abuse, and community living.
Center for Self-Determination
"The Center for Self-Determination is not a place. It is a highly interactive working collaborative of individuals and organizations committed to the principles of self-determination. The purpose of the collaborative is to change the nature of the support and service system for individuals with disabilities...." The Center's nicely designed website includes a wide range of articles, a guide to self-determination sites in each state, events, and links.
Canadian Association of Independent Living Centres (CAILC)
CAILC's web site includes information about the history and philosophy of independent living; essays, articles and links; and more.
Independent Living Institute
The Independent Living Institute offers resources for persons with extensive disabilities and develops consumer-driven policies for self-determination, self-respect and dignity.
North American Council on Adoptable Children (NACAC)
NACAC is a national organization that advocates the right of every child to a permanent, continuous, nurturing and culturally sensitive family, and presses for the legal adoptive placement of any child denied that right. Its focus is on hard-to-place children, including those with disabilities.
Parents with Disabilities Online
An outgrowth of "Diana Michelle's Home Page" (aka "Trish and John's Resources for Parents with Disabilities"), this site bills itself as "The Internet's One-stop Resource for Parents with Disabilities" - and it's pretty darn close. The work of Trish Day, a mom with cerebral palsy, the site features information about the Parent Empowerment Network (an e-mail group for parents with disabilities), lots of resources, adaptive parenting aids, medical resources, family stories, and links.
Women with DisAbilities
A service of the National Women's Health Information Center (NWHIC), this web site is filled with information for women with disabilities, family members and professionals. Topics covered include abuse, access to health care, breast health access, financial assistance, laws and regulations, minorities, older women, parenting, reproductive health, services and support, sexuality, statistical information, substance abuse, and particular disabilities. Each section includes an overview and links to pertinent publications and organizations.
Disability Services - Related Travel Services:
Accessible Europe
A pool of European travel agents expert in accessible tourism services for people with special needs: people with disability, slow walkers, aged people, family parties and all the tourists needing special care! Accessible Europe has partners in many European country's. They will provide you professional and accessible tourist services during your travels to improve full confort and safety.
Canadian Rockies
Banff Boundary Lodge combine the comforts of home in a spectacular mountain setting. Whether you enjoy hiking, mountain biking, skiing (alpine or cross country), climbing, river rafting, golfing or dog-sledding, there is no limit to the activities that available. Head out to visit the Banff Hot Springs or relax in the hot tub after a hard day enjoying the spectacular sights. Stay in and create your own meals in our full kitchens and BBQ areas enjoying your cozy fireplace, or step out to Canmore and Banff to dine in the many local cafes and restaurants. Close to nature, with all the comforts of home, enjoy the perfect get-away in the heart of the Rockies. Accessibility services are available.
Canadian Transportation Agency
The Agency is responsible for ensuring that undue obstacles to the mobility of persons with disabilities are removed from federally regulated transportation services and facilities. The Agency removes undue obstacles in two ways: on a case-by-case basis by resolving individual complaints, and on a systemic basis by developing regulations, codes of practice and standards concerning the level of accessibility in modes of transport under federal jurisdiction, such as air, rail, and marine.
Handicapped Travel Club
Encourages RV traveling for people with a wide range of disabilities. The HTC encourages people with disabilities and their families to travel, to meet and to share information on making recreational vehicles accessible for the disabled. "Fun and fellowship" is our motto.
JustCan.com - Disability Community Travel Resources
A comprehensive travel information for people with disabilities. Including discussion forum and chat.
Society for Accessible Travel & Hospitality (SATH)
Is an educational nonprofit membership organization whose mission is to raise awareness of the needs of all travelers with disabilities, remove physical and attitudinal barriers to free access and expand travel opportunities in the United States and abroad. Members include travel professionals, consumers with disabilities and other individuals and corporations who support our mission.
Disability Services - Related Legal Services:
Accidents at Work - UK
We are a firm of personal injury specialist solicitors who deal with all claims on a NO WIN NO FEE basis.
American Bar Association on Disability
The Commission on Mental and Physical Disability Law is concerned with the implementation of the ADA and promotes justice for persons with disabilities and their full participation in the legal profession.
Canadian Transportation Agency
The Agency is responsible for ensuring that undue obstacles to the mobility of persons with disabilities are removed from federally regulated transportation services and facilities. The Agency removes undue obstacles in two ways: on a case-by-case basis by resolving individual complaints, and on a systemic basis by developing regulations, codes of practice and standards concerning the level of accessibility in modes of transport under federal jurisdiction, such as air, rail, and marine.
Car Accident Claims - UK
This web site has been designed to provide its members over the public with useful information and legal guidance following a car accidents in the UK.
Compensation for Whiplash - UK
Whiplash compensation claim advice following an accident - no win no fee claims.
Chicago Personal Injury Lawyer
The law firm of Foote, Meyers, Mielke & Flowers, LLC, is comprised of attorneys with a wide spectrum of legal knowledge and experience.
Disability Insurance Attorney
Disability attorney, Dell & Schaefer has represented thousands clients against major insurance companies as a disability insurance lawyer
Employment Law Specialists
Specialise in employment law solicitors, solicitor specialising in employment law, employment contract laws, employment law specialists and british employment law.
Florida Family Law
A-V rated by Martindale-Hubbell. The firm prides itself on being responsive to the needs of its clients and its attorneys provide personal attention to all legal matters from initial consultation to conclusion.
Houston Private Investigator
Provides surveillance, accident, fraud and background investigations, locates and more.
InjuryBoard.com
InjuryBoard.com, is the first comprehensive personal injury web site of its kind. InjuryBoard.com provides the general public with easily accessible legal and medical material in an effort to help consumers better understand any injury or medical condition that has negatively impacted their lives.
Kentucky Personal Injury Lawyer
Since 1991 we have had the honor of fighting for victims and families who have suffered serious losses due to the negligence of others. Contact us today, there is no cost.
Medical Negligence Claims - UK
Medical Negligence compensation claims in the UK - Free legal advice on GP, NHS, errors, misdiagnosis and surgical mistakes.
Personal Injury Lawyers
Helping you locate a personal injury attorney in your area. Personal Injury Lawyers site provides consumers with easy access to information in personal injury, spinal and back injuries, environmental hazards, defective products, and many other types of injury litigation in their area.
Road Accident Solicitors - UK
Register your personal injury claim online and receive 100% of your compensation.
Social Development Canada
As Canadians, we take pride in the society we have built together and the well-being it gives us. We expect this well-being to continue and improve–for ourselves, our families and our communities. Social well-being is about our quality of life, how we support our most vulnerable citizens, and how we ensure equality of opportunity
Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center
Spinal cord injuries often leave both the injured individuals and their loved ones in a state of shock. The injuries are sudden and unexpected. Most people have no experience with such an injury. Being in a hospital can be overwhelming. The future may be uncertain and frightening. The Spinal Cord Injury Recovery Center is dedicated to providing resources and assistance for the journey in recovering from a spinal cord injury..
WorkAid & Associates - Canada
WorkAid was founded by the disabled to serve the disabled as an advocacy firm to assist with appeals for denied disability benefits.
